Watermelon Ice Cream Floats (Printable)
A refreshing blend of fresh watermelon puree, vanilla ice cream, and sparkling soda for the perfect summer cooler.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled
02 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
→ Ice Cream
03 - 4 scoops vanilla ice cream (or dairy-free alternative)
→ Soda
04 - 3 cups lemon-lime soda, well chilled
→ Garnish
05 - Fresh mint leaves
06 - Watermelon balls or slices
# Directions:
01 - Combine cubed watermelon and lime juice in a blender. Puree until completely smooth, approximately 30-45 seconds.
02 - Pour the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract maximum liquid. Discard any remaining pulp.
03 - Divide the strained watermelon puree evenly among 4 tall glasses, filling each about one-quarter full.
04 - Place one generous scoop of vanilla ice cream into the center of each glass.
05 - Slowly pour the chilled lemon-lime soda over the ice cream and puree, pouring down the side of the glass to control foaming.
06 - Top each float with fresh mint leaves and watermelon balls or slices as desired.
07 - Serve immediately with a straw and long spoon for stirring and scooping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Ready in ten minutes with zero cooking required
- That first sip hits you with icy, creamy, fruity perfection all at once
- Customizable for any diet or preference without losing the magic
02 -
- Working quickly prevents the ice cream from melting too fast before the fizz happens
- Room temperature soda creates disappointing foam, so chilling it properly matters
- Dairy free ice cream works wonderfully but melts faster than regular
03 -
- Pouring soda over the back of a spoon controls the foam
- Extra ripe watermelon creates the sweetest puree without added sugar